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Benjamin MooreCC-362

Elk

At first glance, Elk belongs to the beige family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. An LRV of 27.9 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Explore its color relationships and measurements, then bring the shortlist into your own light with a physical sample.

LRV

27.85

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Light Reflectance Value
27.85
Medium
TemperatureWarm
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Elk
Elk
Wenge
Wenge
Elk vs Wenge
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Elk
CC-362 · LRV 28
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Wenge
AF-180 · LRV 5

At LRV 28 vs 5, Elk is decisively the brighter choice.

Elk
Elk
Sandpiper Beige
Sandpiper Beige
Elk vs Sandpiper Beige
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Elk
CC-362 · LRV 28
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Sandpiper Beige
CC-368 · LRV 55

At LRV 55 vs 28, Sandpiper Beige is decisively the brighter choice.

Cloud White
Cloud White
Elk
Elk
Cloud White vs Elk
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Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85
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Elk
CC-362 · LRV 28

Cloud White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 28), opening up a space where Elk encloses it.

Elk
Elk
Floral White
Floral White
Elk vs Floral White
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Elk
CC-362 · LRV 28
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Floral White
OC-29 · LRV 80

Floral White reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 28), opening up a space where Elk encloses it.

Similar Colors

Elk
Elk
Jackson Tan
Jackson Tan
Elk vs Jackson Tan
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Elk
CC-362 · LRV 28
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Jackson Tan
HC-46 · LRV 28

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

RGB165, 141, 114
HSL32° 22% 55%
CMYK0 15 31 35
CIE LabL: 60.1 a: 4.9 b: 17.8
XYZX: 0.28 Y: 0.28 Z: 0.20

Manufacturer description

An appealing shade of brown that brings to mind a soft, supple suede.

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